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Aon names Rupert Moore APAC reinsurance CEO July 31 2025 by Mithun Varkey As part of a continuing reinsurance leadership rejig, Aon has appointed Rupert Moore as CEO of reinsurance across the Asia Pacific and chairman of the region for its strategy and technology group (STG… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a round-up of the latest…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. If Carlo Zanella, president of the Alto Adige Alpine Club, had his way, travel influencers would be banned from the Dolomites. He blames them for the latest Italian social media trend, which has lured hundreds of thousands of tourists to the mountain range in northern Italy, with many traipsing across private land to get that perfect shot. In response to the influx, frustrated local farmers have set up turnstiles, where…

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has outlined the company’s ambition to build “superintelligence”, describing it as a tool to help people “lead more fulfilling lives”. Speaking to investors overnight (30 July), Zuckerberg defined superintelligence as “AI that surpasses human intelligence in every way”, claiming such technology is “now in sight”. “Meta’s vision is to bring personal superintelligence to everyone, so that people can direct it towards what they value in their own lives,” he said. “We believe this has the potential to begin an exciting new era of individual empowerment.” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has outlined the company’s ambition to build…

Samsung Galaxy A17 is said to be in the works as a successor to last year’s Galaxy A16. Most recently, alleged renders and specifications of this new Galaxy A series smartphone have leaked online. The Galaxy A17 seems to have a familiar design with noticeable bezels and a triple rear camera setup. It appears to have a blacked-out camera module. The main upgrades in the Galaxy A17 appear to be the new chipset. Aside from these, most specifications, including the overall dimensions, are said to remain unchanged.Android Headlines shared alleged renders of Galaxy A17, offering an early look at the…

The Long Island Sound stretches a whopping 110 miles, from New York City’s East River to well past the tip of Long Island. And on Saturday, 54-year-old Aaron Kwittken swam over six miles (or 10 kilometers) in it to raise money for cancer research — and it was actually his sixth time going the distance. The event is part of Swim Across America, a nonprofit that supports cutting-edge cancer treatment through community-driven endurance events. Kwittken, a two-time cancer survivor himself, revealed the tricks he uses to get through such a grueling swim, from his motivating mantra to the sneaky place…

Virgin Group’s chief brand and marketing officer Claire Hilton is stepping down after six years at the helm. Virgin Group’s chief brand and marketing officer Claire Hilton is stepping down after six years, as the company appoints its first chief experience officer. After 30 years in executive leadership and six years leading Virgin’s marketing, Hilton will transition into a portfolio and advisory career from 1 September and will continue to report into Josh Bayliss, Virgin Group CEO, focusing on business transformation. “I am thrilled to be starting the next chapter of my career, still very much part of the Virgin…

Samsung Galaxy F36 5G is now available for purchase in India. Starting today, interested customers can get their hands on the phone via Flipkart and the Samsung India online store. It is being sold in three colourways and two storage options. On the e-commerce website Flipkart, customers can also avail themselves of several bank offers on select Credit and Debit cards. The Galaxy F36 5G features a triple rear camera setup and is powered by an octa-core Exynos 1380 chipset. It packs a 5,000mAh battery as well.Samsung Galaxy F36 5G Price in India, OffersThe Samsung Galaxy F36 5G comes with a…

Japan P&I to sustain strong capitalisation, operating performance: S&P Global July 29 2025 by InsuranceAsia News The Japan Ship Owners’ Mutual Protection & Indemnity Association (Japan P&I) will sustain its strong capital position and profitable underwriting policy going ahead, S&P Global Rating said… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login MORE FROM: Insurers IG P&I tightens restrictions on Russian oil shipments as EU, UK reduce price cap Sanctions include ban on 105…

Google’s early warning system for earthquakes did not properly warn users about the severity of a massive earthquake in 2023, according to the company. The search giant offers Android Earthquake Alerts (AEA) in nearly 100 countries, including regions that do not have access to expensive earthquake early warning (EEW) systems. Google’s AEA system was running on the day that a deadly earthquake rocked Turkey in 2023, but it didn’t adequately warn millions of Android users in the region before disaster struck.Google’s Most Serious Earthquake Alert Should Have Warned 10 Million Users in TurkeyThe AEA early warning system only generated 469…

Chubb pays US$321m for Liberty Mutual’s Thailand arm July 29 2025 by Joana Nguyen Global insurer Chubb paid US$321 million to acquire LMG Insurance, the general insurance business of Liberty Mutual in Thailand, according to a stock exchange filing by the carrier.On March 3, Chubb … To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login MORE FROM: Insurers IG P&I tightens restrictions on Russian oil shipments as EU, UK reduce price cap Sanctions include…